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+<book name='Proverbs' permalink='proverbs' id='20'>
+  <chapter no='1'>
+    <verse no='1'>The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;</verse>
+    <verse no='2'>To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of  understanding;</verse>
+    <verse no='3'>To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment,  and equity;</verse>
+    <verse no='4'>To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge  and discretion.</verse>
+    <verse no='5'>A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man  of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:</verse>
+    <verse no='6'>To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words  of the wise, and their dark sayings.</verse>
+    <verse no='7'>The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but  fools despise wisdom and instruction.</verse>
+    <verse no='8'>My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not  the law of thy mother:</verse>
+    <verse no='9'>For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and  chains about thy neck.</verse>
+    <verse no='10'>My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.</verse>
+    <verse no='11'>If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us  lurk privily for the innocent without cause:</verse>
+    <verse no='12'>Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as  those that go down into the pit:</verse>
+    <verse no='13'>We shall find all precious substance, we shall fill our  houses with spoil:</verse>
+    <verse no='14'>Cast in thy lot among us; let us all have one purse:</verse>
+    <verse no='15'>My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot  from their path:</verse>
+    <verse no='16'>For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood.</verse>
+    <verse no='17'>Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.</verse>
+    <verse no='18'>And they lay wait for their own blood; they lurk privily for  their own lives.</verse>
+    <verse no='19'>So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which  taketh away the life of the owners thereof.</verse>
+    <verse no='20'>Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the  streets:</verse>
+    <verse no='21'>She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings  of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying,</verse>
+    <verse no='22'>How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the  scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?</verse>
+    <verse no='23'>Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit  unto you, I will make known my words unto you.</verse>
+    <verse no='24'>Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out  my hand, and no man regarded;</verse>
+    <verse no='25'>But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of  my reproof:</verse>
+    <verse no='26'>I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your  fear cometh;</verse>
+    <verse no='27'>When your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction  cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon you.</verse>
+    <verse no='28'>Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they  shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:</verse>
+    <verse no='29'>For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear  of the LORD:</verse>
+    <verse no='30'>They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof.</verse>
+    <verse no='31'>Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and  be filled with their own devices.</verse>
+    <verse no='32'>For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the  prosperity of fools shall destroy them.</verse>
+    <verse no='33'>But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall  be quiet from fear of evil.</verse>
+  </chapter>
+  <chapter no='2'>
+    <verse no='1'>My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my  commandments with thee;</verse>
+    <verse no='2'>So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine  heart to understanding;</verse>
+    <verse no='3'>Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy  voice for understanding;</verse>
+    <verse no='4'>If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for  hid treasures;</verse>
+    <verse no='5'>Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find  the knowledge of God.</verse>
+    <verse no='6'>For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh  knowledge and understanding.</verse>
+    <verse no='7'>He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler  to them that walk uprightly.</verse>
+    <verse no='8'>He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of  his saints.</verse>
+    <verse no='9'>Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and  equity; yea, every good path.</verse>
+    <verse no='10'>When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is  pleasant unto thy soul;</verse>
+    <verse no='11'>Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep  thee:</verse>
+    <verse no='12'>To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man  that speaketh froward things;</verse>
+    <verse no='13'>Who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of  darkness;</verse>
+    <verse no='14'>Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of  the wicked;</verse>
+    <verse no='15'>Whose ways are crooked, and they froward in their paths:</verse>
+    <verse no='16'>To deliver thee from the strange woman, even from the  stranger which flattereth with her words;</verse>
+    <verse no='17'>Which forsaketh the guide of her youth, and forgetteth the  covenant of her God.</verse>
+    <verse no='18'>For her house inclineth unto death, and her paths unto the  dead.</verse>
+    <verse no='19'>None that go unto her return again, neither take they hold  of the paths of life.</verse>
+    <verse no='20'>That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the  paths of the righteous.</verse>
+    <verse no='21'>For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect  shall remain in it.</verse>
+    <verse no='22'>But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the  transgressors shall be rooted out of it.</verse>
+  </chapter>
+  <chapter no='3'>
+    <verse no='1'>My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my  commandments:</verse>
+    <verse no='2'>For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add  to thee.</verse>
+    <verse no='3'>Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy  neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:</verse>
+    <verse no='4'>So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the  sight of God and man.</verse>
+    <verse no='5'>Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto  thine own understanding.</verse>
+    <verse no='6'>In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy  paths.</verse>
+    <verse no='7'>Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart  from evil.</verse>
+    <verse no='8'>It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.</verse>
+    <verse no='9'>Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits  of all thine increase:</verse>
+    <verse no='10'>So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses  shall burst out with new wine.</verse>
+    <verse no='11'>My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be  weary of his correction:</verse>
+    <verse no='12'>For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the  son in whom he delighteth.</verse>
+    <verse no='13'>Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that  getteth understanding.</verse>
+    <verse no='14'>For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of  silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.</verse>
+    <verse no='15'>She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou  canst desire are not to be compared unto her.</verse>
+    <verse no='16'>Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand  riches and honour.</verse>
+    <verse no='17'>Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are  peace.</verse>
+    <verse no='18'>She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and  happy is every one that retaineth her.</verse>
+    <verse no='19'>The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding  hath he established the heavens.</verse>
+    <verse no='20'>By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds  drop down the dew.</verse>
+    <verse no='21'>My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound  wisdom and discretion:</verse>
+    <verse no='22'>So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.</verse>
+    <verse no='23'>Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall  not stumble.</verse>
+    <verse no='24'>When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou  shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.</verse>
+    <verse no='25'>Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of  the wicked, when it cometh.</verse>
+    <verse no='26'>For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy  foot from being taken.</verse>
+    <verse no='27'>Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in  the power of thine hand to do it.</verse>
+    <verse no='28'>Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to  morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee.</verse>
+    <verse no='29'>Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth  securely by thee.</verse>
+    <verse no='30'>Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no  harm.</verse>
+    <verse no='31'>Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.</verse>
+    <verse no='32'>For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret  is with the righteous.</verse>
+    <verse no='33'>The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he  blesseth the habitation of the just.</verse>
+    <verse no='34'>Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto  the lowly.</verse>
+    <verse no='35'>The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the  promotion of fools.</verse>
+  </chapter>
+  <chapter no='4'>
+    <verse no='1'>Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend  to know understanding.</verse>
+    <verse no='2'>For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.</verse>
+    <verse no='3'>For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the  sight of my mother.</verse>
+    <verse no='4'>He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain  my words: keep my commandments, and live.</verse>
+    <verse no='5'>Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither  decline from the words of my mouth.</verse>
+    <verse no='6'>Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and  she shall keep thee.</verse>
+    <verse no='7'>Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and  with all thy getting get understanding.</verse>
+    <verse no='8'>Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee  to honour, when thou dost embrace her.</verse>
+    <verse no='9'>She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown  of glory shall she deliver to thee.</verse>
+    <verse no='10'>Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy  life shall be many.</verse>
+    <verse no='11'>I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in  right paths.</verse>
+    <verse no='12'>When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when  thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.</verse>
+    <verse no='13'>Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for  she is thy life.</verse>
+    <verse no='14'>Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way  of evil men.</verse>
+    <verse no='15'>Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away.</verse>
+    <verse no='16'>For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and  their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall.</verse>
+    <verse no='17'>For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of  violence.</verse>
+    <verse no='18'>But the path of the just is as the shining light, that  shineth more and more unto the perfect day.</verse>
+    <verse no='19'>The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what  they stumble.</verse>
+    <verse no='20'>My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my  sayings.</verse>
+    <verse no='21'>Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst  of thine heart.</verse>
+    <verse no='22'>For they are life unto those that find them, and health to  all their flesh.</verse>
+    <verse no='23'>Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the  issues of life.</verse>
+    <verse no='24'>Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put  far from thee.</verse>
+    <verse no='25'>Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look  straight before thee.</verse>
+    <verse no='26'>Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be  established.</verse>
+    <verse no='27'>Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot  from evil.</verse>
+  </chapter>
+  <chapter no='5'>
+    <verse no='1'>My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my  understanding:</verse>
+    <verse no='2'>That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may  keep knowledge.</verse>
+    <verse no='3'>For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and  her mouth is smoother than oil:</verse>
+    <verse no='4'>But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged  sword.</verse>
+    <verse no='5'>Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on hell.</verse>
+    <verse no='6'>Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are  moveable, that thou canst not know them.</verse>
+    <verse no='7'>Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from  the words of my mouth.</verse>
+    <verse no='8'>Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh the door of  her house:</verse>
+    <verse no='9'>Lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto  the cruel:</verse>
+    <verse no='10'>Lest strangers be filled with thy wealth; and thy labours be  in the house of a stranger;</verse>
+    <verse no='11'>And thou mourn at the last, when thy flesh and thy body are  consumed,</verse>
+    <verse no='12'>And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised  reproof;</verse>
+    <verse no='13'>And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined  mine ear to them that instructed me!</verse>
+    <verse no='14'>I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation  and assembly.</verse>
+    <verse no='15'>Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters  out of thine own well.</verse>
+    <verse no='16'>Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters  in the streets.</verse>
+    <verse no='17'>Let them be only thine own, and not strangers' with thee.</verse>
+    <verse no='18'>Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of  thy youth.</verse>
+    <verse no='19'>Let her be as the loving hind and pleasant roe; let her  breasts satisfy thee at all times; and be thou ravished always with her  love.</verse>
+    <verse no='20'>And why wilt thou, my son, be ravished with a strange woman,  and embrace the bosom of a stranger?</verse>
+    <verse no='21'>For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he  pondereth all his goings.</verse>
+    <verse no='22'>His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he  shall be holden with the cords of his sins.</verse>
+    <verse no='23'>He shall die without instruction; and in the greatness of  his folly he shall go astray.</verse>
+  </chapter>
+  <chapter no='6'>
+    <verse no='1'>My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast  stricken thy hand with a stranger,</verse>
+    <verse no='2'>Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken  with the words of thy mouth.</verse>
+    <verse no='3'>Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come  into the hand of thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy  friend.</verse>
+    <verse no='4'>Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids.</verse>
+    <verse no='5'>Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand of the hunter, and as  a bird from the hand of the fowler.</verse>
+    <verse no='6'>Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be  wise:</verse>
+    <verse no='7'>Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,</verse>
+    <verse no='8'>Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in  the harvest.</verse>
+    <verse no='9'>How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise  out of thy sleep?</verse>
+    <verse no='10'>Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of  the hands to sleep:</verse>
+    <verse no='11'>So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy  want as an armed man.</verse>
+    <verse no='12'>A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward  mouth.</verse>
+    <verse no='13'>He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he  teacheth with his fingers;</verse>
+    <verse no='14'>Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief  continually; he soweth discord.</verse>
+    <verse no='15'>Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall  he be broken without remedy.</verse>
+    <verse no='16'>These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an  abomination unto him:</verse>
+    <verse no='17'>A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent  blood,</verse>
+    <verse no='18'>An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be  swift in running to mischief,</verse>
+    <verse no='19'>A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth  discord among brethren.</verse>
+    <verse no='20'>My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the  law of thy mother:</verse>
+    <verse no='21'>Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about  thy neck.</verse>
+    <verse no='22'>When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it  shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.</verse>
+    <verse no='23'>For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and  reproofs of instruction are the way of life:</verse>
+    <verse no='24'>To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the  tongue of a strange woman.</verse>
+    <verse no='25'>Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her  take thee with her eyelids.</verse>
+    <verse no='26'>For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece  of bread: and the adultress will hunt for the precious life.</verse>
+    <verse no='27'>Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be  burned?</verse>
+    <verse no='28'>Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?</verse>
+    <verse no='29'>So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife; whosoever  toucheth her shall not be innocent.</verse>
+    <verse no='30'>Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul  when he is hungry;</verse>
+    <verse no='31'>But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall  give all the substance of his house.</verse>
+    <verse no='32'>But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh  understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul.</verse>
+    <verse no='33'>A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall  not be wiped away.</verse>
+    <verse no='34'>For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not  spare in the day of vengeance.</verse>
+    <verse no='35'>He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content,  though thou givest many gifts.</verse>
+  </chapter>
+  <chapter no='7'>
+    <verse no='1'>My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee.</verse>
+    <verse no='2'>Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the apple of  thine eye.</verse>
+    <verse no='3'>Bind them upon thy fingers, write them upon the table of  thine heart.</verse>
+    <verse no='4'>Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding  thy kinswoman:</verse>
+    <verse no='5'>That they may keep thee from the strange woman, from the  stranger which flattereth with her words.</verse>
+    <verse no='6'>For at the window of my house I looked through my casement,</verse>
+    <verse no='7'>And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the  youths, a young man void of understanding,</verse>
+    <verse no='8'>Passing through the street near her corner; and he went the  way to her house,</verse>
+    <verse no='9'>In the twilight, in the evening, in the black and dark  night:</verse>
+    <verse no='10'>And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an  harlot, and subtil of heart.</verse>
+    <verse no='11'>(She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house:</verse>
+    <verse no='12'>Now is she without, now in the streets, and lieth in wait at  every corner.)</verse>
+    <verse no='13'>So she caught him, and kissed him, and with an impudent face  said unto him,</verse>
+    <verse no='14'>I have peace offerings with me; this day have I payed my  vows.</verse>
+    <verse no='15'>Therefore came I forth to meet thee, diligently to seek thy  face, and I have found thee.</verse>
+    <verse no='16'>I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved  works, with fine linen of Egypt.</verse>
+    <verse no='17'>I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.</verse>
+    <verse no='18'>Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning: let us  solace ourselves with loves.</verse>
+    <verse no='19'>For the goodman is not at home, he is gone a long journey:</verse>
+    <verse no='20'>He hath taken a bag of money with him, and will come home at  the day appointed.</verse>
+    <verse no='21'>With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the  flattering of her lips she forced him.</verse>
+    <verse no='22'>He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the  slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;</verse>
+    <verse no='23'>Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to  the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life.</verse>
+    <verse no='24'>Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to  the words of my mouth.</verse>
+    <verse no='25'>Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in  her paths.</verse>
+    <verse no='26'>For she hath cast down many wounded: yea, many strong men  have been slain by her.</verse>
+    <verse no='27'>Her house is the way to hell, going down to the chambers of  death.</verse>
+  </chapter>
+  <chapter no='8'>
+    <verse no='1'>Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?</verse>
+    <verse no='2'>She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the  places of the paths.</verse>
+    <verse no='3'>She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the  coming in at the doors.</verse>
+    <verse no='4'>Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man.</verse>
+    <verse no='5'>O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an  understanding heart.</verse>
+    <verse no='6'>Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening  of my lips shall be right things.</verse>
+    <verse no='7'>For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an  abomination to my lips.</verse>
+    <verse no='8'>All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is  nothing froward or perverse in them.</verse>
+    <verse no='9'>They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to  them that find knowledge.</verse>
+    <verse no='10'>Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather  than choice gold.</verse>
+    <verse no='11'>For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that  may be desired are not to be compared to it.</verse>
+    <verse no='12'>I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of  witty inventions.</verse>
+    <verse no='13'>The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy,  and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.</verse>
+    <verse no='14'>Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I  have strength.</verse>
+    <verse no='15'>By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.</verse>
+    <verse no='16'>By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the  earth.</verse>
+    <verse no='17'>I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall  find me.</verse>
+    <verse no='18'>Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and  righteousness.</verse>
+    <verse no='19'>My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my  revenue than choice silver.</verse>
+    <verse no='20'>I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the  paths of judgment:</verse>
+    <verse no='21'>That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance;  and I will fill their treasures.</verse>
+    <verse no='22'>The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before  his works of old.</verse>
+    <verse no='23'>I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever  the earth was.</verse>
+    <verse no='24'>When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there  were no fountains abounding with water.</verse>
+    <verse no='25'>Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I  brought forth:</verse>
+    <verse no='26'>While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor  the highest part of the dust of the world.</verse>
+    <verse no='27'>When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a  compass upon the face of the depth:</verse>
+    <verse no='28'>When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened  the fountains of the deep:</verse>
+    <verse no='29'>When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should  not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the  earth:</verse>
+    <verse no='30'>Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was  daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;</verse>
+    <verse no='31'>Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my  delights were with the sons of men.</verse>
+    <verse no='32'>Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed  are they that keep my ways.</verse>
+    <verse no='33'>Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.</verse>
+    <verse no='34'>Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my  gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.</verse>
+    <verse no='35'>For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour  of the LORD.</verse>
+    <verse no='36'>But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all  they that hate me love death.</verse>
+  </chapter>
+  <chapter no='9'>
+    <verse no='1'>Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven  pillars:</verse>
+    <verse no='2'>She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she  hath also furnished her table.</verse>
+    <verse no='3'>She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest  places of the city,</verse>
+    <verse no='4'>Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that  wanteth understanding, she saith to him,</verse>
+    <verse no='5'>Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have  mingled.</verse>
+    <verse no='6'>Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of  understanding.</verse>
+    <verse no='7'>He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he  that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.</verse>
+    <verse no='8'>Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man,  and he will love thee.</verse>
+    <verse no='9'>Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser:  teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.</verse>
+    <verse no='10'>The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the  knowledge of the holy is understanding.</verse>
+    <verse no='11'>For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy  life shall be increased.</verse>
+    <verse no='12'>If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou  scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.</verse>
+    <verse no='13'>A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth  nothing.</verse>
+    <verse no='14'>For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the  high places of the city,</verse>
+    <verse no='15'>To call passengers who go right on their ways:</verse>
+    <verse no='16'>Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that  wanteth understanding, she saith to him,</verse>
+    <verse no='17'>Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is  pleasant.</verse>
+    <verse no='18'>But he knoweth not that the dead are there; and that her  guests are in the depths of hell.</verse>
+  </chapter>
+  <chapter no='10'>
+    <verse no='1'>The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father:  but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.</verse>
+    <verse no='2'>Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness  delivereth from death.</verse>
+    <verse no='3'>The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to  famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.</verse>
+    <verse no='4'>He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the  hand of the diligent maketh rich.</verse>
+    <verse no='5'>He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that  sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.</verse>
+    <verse no='6'>Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence  covereth the mouth of the wicked.</verse>
+    <verse no='7'>The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the  wicked shall rot.</verse>
+    <verse no='8'>The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating  fool shall fall.</verse>
+    <verse no='9'>He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that  perverteth his ways shall be known.</verse>
+    <verse no='10'>He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating  fool shall fall.</verse>
+    <verse no='11'>The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence  covereth the mouth of the wicked.</verse>
+    <verse no='12'>Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.</verse>
+    <verse no='13'>In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found:  but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.</verse>
+    <verse no='14'>Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is  near destruction.</verse>
+    <verse no='15'>The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of  the poor is their poverty.</verse>
+    <verse no='16'>The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of  the wicked to sin.</verse>
+    <verse no='17'>He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he  that refuseth reproof erreth.</verse>
+    <verse no='18'>He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth  a slander, is a fool.</verse>
+    <verse no='19'>In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that  refraineth his lips is wise.</verse>
+    <verse no='20'>The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the  wicked is little worth.</verse>
+    <verse no='21'>The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want  of wisdom.</verse>
+    <verse no='22'>The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no  sorrow with it.</verse>
+    <verse no='23'>It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of  understanding hath wisdom.</verse>
+    <verse no='24'>The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the  desire of the righteous shall be granted.</verse>
+    <verse no='25'>As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the  righteous is an everlasting foundation.</verse>
+    <verse no='26'>As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the  sluggard to them that send him.</verse>
+    <verse no='27'>The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the  wicked shall be shortened.</verse>
+    <verse no='28'>The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the  expectation of the wicked shall perish.</verse>
+    <verse no='29'>The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but  destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.</verse>
+    <verse no='30'>The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall  not inhabit the earth.</verse>
+    <verse no='31'>The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward  tongue shall be cut out.</verse>
+    <verse no='32'>The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the  mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.</verse>
+  </chapter>
+  <chapter no='11'>
+    <verse no='1'>A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just  weight is his delight.</verse>
+    <verse no='2'>When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is  wisdom.</verse>
+    <verse no='3'>The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the  perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.</verse>
+    <verse no='4'>Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness  delivereth from death.</verse>
+    <verse no='5'>The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but  the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.</verse>
+    <verse no='6'>The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but  transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.</verse>
+    <verse no='7'>When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and  the hope of unjust men perisheth.</verse>
+    <verse no='8'>The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked  cometh in his stead.</verse>
+    <verse no='9'>An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but  through knowledge shall the just be delivered.</verse>
+    <verse no='10'>When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth:  and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.</verse>
+    <verse no='11'>By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it  is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.</verse>
+    <verse no='12'>He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man  of understanding holdeth his peace.</verse>
+    <verse no='13'>A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful  spirit concealeth the matter.</verse>
+    <verse no='14'>Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude  of counsellors there is safety.</verse>
+    <verse no='15'>He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he  that hateth suretiship is sure.</verse>
+    <verse no='16'>A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain  riches.</verse>
+    <verse no='17'>The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is  cruel troubleth his own flesh.</verse>
+    <verse no='18'>The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth  righteousness shall be a sure reward.</verse>
+    <verse no='19'>As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil  pursueth it to his own death.</verse>
+    <verse no='20'>They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the  LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.</verse>
+    <verse no='21'>Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be  unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.</verse>
+    <verse no='22'>As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman  which is without discretion.</verse>
+    <verse no='23'>The desire of the righteous is only good: but the  expectation of the wicked is wrath.</verse>
+    <verse no='24'>There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is  that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.</verse>
+    <verse no='25'>The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth  shall be watered also himself.</verse>
+    <verse no='26'>He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but  blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.</verse>
+    <verse no='27'>He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he  that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.</verse>
+    <verse no='28'>He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous  shall flourish as a branch.</verse>
+    <verse no='29'>He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and  the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.</verse>
+    <verse no='30'>The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that  winneth souls is wise.</verse>
+    <verse no='31'>Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth:  much more the wicked and the sinner.</verse>
+  </chapter>
+  <chapter no='12'>
+    <verse no='1'>Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that  hateth reproof is brutish.</verse>
+    <verse no='2'>A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked  devices will he condemn.</verse>
+    <verse no='3'>A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root  of the righteous shall not be moved.</verse>
+    <verse no='4'>A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that  maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.</verse>
+    <verse no='5'>The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of  the wicked are deceit.</verse>
+    <verse no='6'>The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but  the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.</verse>
+    <verse no='7'>The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the  righteous shall stand.</verse>
+    <verse no='8'>A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he  that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.</verse>
+    <verse no='9'>He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he  that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.</verse>
+    <verse no='10'>A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the  tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.</verse>
+    <verse no='11'>He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but  he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.</verse>
+    <verse no='12'>The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the  righteous yieldeth fruit.</verse>
+    <verse no='13'>The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but  the just shall come out of trouble.</verse>
+    <verse no='14'>A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his  mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.</verse>
+    <verse no='15'>The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that  hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.</verse>
+    <verse no='16'>A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man  covereth shame.</verse>
+    <verse no='17'>He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a  false witness deceit.</verse>
+    <verse no='18'>There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but  the tongue of the wise is health.</verse>
+    <verse no='19'>The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying  tongue is but for a moment.</verse>
+    <verse no='20'>Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the  counsellors of peace is joy.</verse>
+    <verse no='21'>There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall  be filled with mischief.</verse>
+    <verse no='22'>Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal  truly are his delight.</verse>
+    <verse no='23'>A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools  proclaimeth foolishness.</verse>
+    <verse no='24'>The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful  shall be under tribute.</verse>
+    <verse no='25'>Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good  word maketh it glad.</verse>
+    <verse no='26'>The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the  way of the wicked seduceth them.</verse>
+    <verse no='27'>The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting:  but the substance of a diligent man is precious.</verse>
+    <verse no='28'>In the way of righteousness is life: and in the pathway  thereof there is no death.</verse>
+  </chapter>
+  <chapter no='13'>
+    <verse no='1'>A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner  heareth not rebuke.</verse>
+    <verse no='2'>A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul  of the transgressors shall eat violence.</verse>
+    <verse no='3'>He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that  openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.</verse>
+    <verse no='4'>The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the  soul of the diligent shall be made fat.</verse>
+    <verse no='5'>A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome,  and cometh to shame.</verse>
+    <verse no='6'>Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but  wickedness overthroweth the sinner.</verse>
+    <verse no='7'>There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there  is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.</verse>
+    <verse no='8'>The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor  heareth not rebuke.</verse>
+    <verse no='9'>The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the  wicked shall be put out.</verse>
+    <verse no='10'>Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised  is wisdom.</verse>
+    <verse no='11'>Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that  gathereth by labour shall increase.</verse>
+    <verse no='12'>Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire  cometh, it is a tree of life.</verse>
+    <verse no='13'>Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that  feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.</verse>
+    <verse no='14'>The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from  the snares of death.</verse>
+    <verse no='15'>Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of  transgressors is hard.</verse>
+    <verse no='16'>Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth  open his folly.</verse>
+    <verse no='17'>A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful  ambassador is health.</verse>
+    <verse no='18'>Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction:  but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.</verse>
+    <verse no='19'>The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is  abomination to fools to depart from evil.</verse>
+    <verse no='20'>He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion  of fools shall be destroyed.</verse>
+    <verse no='21'>Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be  repayed.</verse>
+    <verse no='22'>A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's  children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.</verse>
+    <verse no='23'>Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that  is destroyed for want of judgment.</verse>
+    <verse no='24'>He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth  him chasteneth him betimes.</verse>
+    <verse no='25'>The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the  belly of the wicked shall want.</verse>
+  </chapter>
+  <chapter no='14'>
+    <verse no='1'>Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish  plucketh it down with her hands.</verse>
+    <verse no='2'>He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he  that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.</verse>
+    <verse no='3'>In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips  of the wise shall preserve them.</verse>
+    <verse no='4'>Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is  by the strength of the ox.</verse>
+    <verse no='5'>A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will  utter lies.</verse>
+    <verse no='6'>A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge  is easy unto him that understandeth.</verse>
+    <verse no='7'>Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest  not in him the lips of knowledge.</verse>
+    <verse no='8'>The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the  folly of fools is deceit.</verse>
+    <verse no='9'>Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is  favour.</verse>
+    <verse no='10'>The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth  not intermeddle with his joy.</verse>
+    <verse no='11'>The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the  tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.</verse>
+    <verse no='12'>There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end  thereof are the ways of death.</verse>
+    <verse no='13'>Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that  mirth is heaviness.</verse>
+    <verse no='14'>The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways:  and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.</verse>
+    <verse no='15'>The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh  well to his going.</verse>
+    <verse no='16'>A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool  rageth, and is confident.</verse>
+    <verse no='17'>He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked  devices is hated.</verse>
+    <verse no='18'>The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with  knowledge.</verse>
+    <verse no='19'>The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of  the righteous.</verse>
+    <verse no='20'>The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich  hath many friends.</verse>
+    <verse no='21'>He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath  mercy on the poor, happy is he.</verse>
+    <verse no='22'>Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall  be to them that devise good.</verse>
+    <verse no='23'>In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips  tendeth only to penury.</verse>
+    <verse no='24'>The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness  of fools is folly.</verse>
+    <verse no='25'>A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness  speaketh lies.</verse>
+    <verse no='26'>In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his  children shall have a place of refuge.</verse>
+    <verse no='27'>The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from  the snares of death.</verse>
+    <verse no='28'>In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the  want of people is the destruction of the prince.</verse>
+    <verse no='29'>He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he  that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.</verse>
+    <verse no='30'>A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the  rottenness of the bones.</verse>
+    <verse no='31'>He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he  that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.</verse>
+    <verse no='32'>The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the  righteous hath hope in his death.</verse>
+    <verse no='33'>Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding:  but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.</verse>
+    <verse no='34'>Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to  any people.</verse>
+    <verse no='35'>The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is  against him that causeth shame.</verse>
+  </chapter>
+  <chapter no='15'>
+    <verse no='1'>A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up  anger.</verse>
+    <verse no='2'>The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth  of fools poureth out foolishness.</verse>
+    <verse no='3'>The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil  and the good.</verse>
+    <verse no='4'>A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness  therein is a breach in the spirit.</verse>
+    <verse no='5'>A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that  regardeth reproof is prudent.</verse>
+    <verse no='6'>In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the  revenues of the wicked is trouble.</verse>
+    <verse no='7'>The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of  the foolish doeth not so.</verse>
+    <verse no='8'>The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD:  but the prayer of the upright is his delight.</verse>
+    <verse no='9'>The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but  he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.</verse>
+    <verse no='10'>Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and  he that hateth reproof shall die.</verse>
+    <verse no='11'>Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then  the hearts of the children of men?</verse>
+    <verse no='12'>A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he  go unto the wise.</verse>
+    <verse no='13'>A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow  of the heart the spirit is broken.</verse>
+    <verse no='14'>The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge:  but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.</verse>
+    <verse no='15'>All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a  merry heart hath a continual feast.</verse>
+    <verse no='16'>Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great  treasure and trouble therewith.</verse>
+    <verse no='17'>Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox  and hatred therewith.</verse>
+    <verse no='18'>A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to  anger appeaseth strife.</verse>
+    <verse no='19'>The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but  the way of the righteous is made plain.</verse>
+    <verse no='20'>A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth  his mother.</verse>
+    <verse no='21'>Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man  of understanding walketh uprightly.</verse>
+    <verse no='22'>Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the  multitude of counsellors they are established.</verse>
+    <verse no='23'>A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken  in due season, how good is it!</verse>
+    <verse no='24'>The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart  from hell beneath.</verse>
+    <verse no='25'>The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will  establish the border of the widow.</verse>
+    <verse no='26'>The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD:  but the words of the pure are pleasant words.</verse>
+    <verse no='27'>He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he  that hateth gifts shall live.</verse>
+    <verse no='28'>The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth  of the wicked poureth out evil things.</verse>
+    <verse no='29'>The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer  of the righteous.</verse>
+    <verse no='30'>The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report  maketh the bones fat.</verse>
+    <verse no='31'>The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the  wise.</verse>
+    <verse no='32'>He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he  that heareth reproof getteth understanding.</verse>
+    <verse no='33'>The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and  before honour is humility.</verse>
+  </chapter>
+  <chapter no='16'>
+    <verse no='1'>The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the  tongue, is from the LORD.</verse>
+    <verse no='2'>All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the  LORD weigheth the spirits.</verse>
+    <verse no='3'>Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be  established.</verse>
+    <verse no='4'>The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the  wicked for the day of evil.</verse>
+    <verse no='5'>Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the  LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.</verse>
+    <verse no='6'>By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of  the LORD men depart from evil.</verse>
+    <verse no='7'>When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his  enemies to be at peace with him.</verse>
+    <verse no='8'>Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues  without right.</verse>
+    <verse no='9'>A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his  steps.</verse>
+    <verse no='10'>A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth  transgresseth not in judgment.</verse>
+    <verse no='11'>A just weight and balance are the LORD's: all the weights of  the bag are his work.</verse>
+    <verse no='12'>It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the  throne is established by righteousness.</verse>
+    <verse no='13'>Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him  that speaketh right.</verse>
+    <verse no='14'>The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise  man will pacify it.</verse>
+    <verse no='15'>In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his  favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.</verse>
+    <verse no='16'>How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get  understanding rather to be chosen than silver!</verse>
+    <verse no='17'>The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that  keepeth his way preserveth his soul.</verse>
+    <verse no='18'>Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before  a fall.</verse>
+    <verse no='19'>Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than  to divide the spoil with the proud.</verse>
+    <verse no='20'>He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso  trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.</verse>
+    <verse no='21'>The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness  of the lips increaseth learning.</verse>
+    <verse no='22'>Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it:  but the instruction of fools is folly.</verse>
+    <verse no='23'>The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth  learning to his lips.</verse>
+    <verse no='24'>Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and  health to the bones.</verse>
+    <verse no='25'>There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end  thereof are the ways of death.</verse>
+    <verse no='26'>He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth  craveth it of him.</verse>
+    <verse no='27'>An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as  a burning fire.</verse>
+    <verse no='28'>A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth  chief friends.</verse>
+    <verse no='29'>A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into  the way that is not good.</verse>
+    <verse no='30'>He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his  lips he bringeth evil to pass.</verse>
+    <verse no='31'>The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the  way of righteousness.</verse>
+    <verse no='32'>He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he  that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.</verse>
+    <verse no='33'>The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing  thereof is of the LORD.</verse>
+  </chapter>
+  <chapter no='17'>
+    <verse no='1'>Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an  house full of sacrifices with strife.</verse>
+    <verse no='2'>A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth  shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.</verse>
+    <verse no='3'>The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but  the LORD trieth the hearts.</verse>
+    <verse no='4'>A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth  ear to a naughty tongue.</verse>
+    <verse no='5'>Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is  glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.</verse>
+    <verse no='6'>Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory  of children are their fathers.</verse>
+    <verse no='7'>Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying  lips a prince.</verse>
+    <verse no='8'>A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath  it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.</verse>
+    <verse no='9'>He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that  repeateth a matter separateth very friends.</verse>
+    <verse no='10'>A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred  stripes into a fool.</verse>
+    <verse no='11'>An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel  messenger shall be sent against him.</verse>
+    <verse no='12'>Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a  fool in his folly.</verse>
+    <verse no='13'>Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from  his house.</verse>
+    <verse no='14'>The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water:  therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.</verse>
+    <verse no='15'>He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the  just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.</verse>
+    <verse no='16'>Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get  wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?</verse>
+    <verse no='17'>A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for  adversity.</verse>
+    <verse no='18'>A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh  surety in the presence of his friend.</verse>
+    <verse no='19'>He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that  exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.</verse>
+    <verse no='20'>He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that  hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.</verse>
+    <verse no='21'>He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the  father of a fool hath no joy.</verse>
+    <verse no='22'>A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken  spirit drieth the bones.</verse>
+    <verse no='23'>A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the  ways of judgment.</verse>
+    <verse no='24'>Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes  of a fool are in the ends of the earth.</verse>
+    <verse no='25'>A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to  her that bare him.</verse>
+    <verse no='26'>Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes  for equity.</verse>
+    <verse no='27'>He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of  understanding is of an excellent spirit.</verse>
+    <verse no='28'>Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and  he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.</verse>
+  </chapter>
+  <chapter no='18'>
+    <verse no='1'>Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and  intermeddleth with all wisdom.</verse>
+    <verse no='2'>A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart  may discover itself.</verse>
+    <verse no='3'>When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with  ignominy reproach.</verse>
+    <verse no='4'>The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the  wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.</verse>
+    <verse no='5'>It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to  overthrow the righteous in judgment.</verse>
+    <verse no='6'>A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth  for strokes.</verse>
+    <verse no='7'>A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the  snare of his soul.</verse>
+    <verse no='8'>The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down  into the innermost parts of the belly.</verse>
+    <verse no='9'>He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that  is a great waster.</verse>
+    <verse no='10'>The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous  runneth into it, and is safe.</verse>
+    <verse no='11'>The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high  wall in his own conceit.</verse>
+    <verse no='12'>Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before  honour is humility.</verse>
+    <verse no='13'>He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly  and shame unto him.</verse>
+    <verse no='14'>The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a  wounded spirit who can bear?</verse>
+    <verse no='15'>The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of  the wise seeketh knowledge.</verse>
+    <verse no='16'>A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before  great men.</verse>
+    <verse no='17'>He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his  neighbour cometh and searcheth him.</verse>
+    <verse no='18'>The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between  the mighty.</verse>
+    <verse no='19'>A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city:  and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.</verse>
+    <verse no='20'>A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his  mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.</verse>
+    <verse no='21'>Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that  love it shall eat the fruit thereof.</verse>
+    <verse no='22'>Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth  favour of the LORD.</verse>
+    <verse no='23'>The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.</verse>
+    <verse no='24'>A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and  there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.</verse>
+  </chapter>
+  <chapter no='19'>
+    <verse no='1'>Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he  that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.</verse>
+    <verse no='2'>Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good;  and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.</verse>
+    <verse no='3'>The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart  fretteth against the LORD.</verse>
+    <verse no='4'>Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from  his neighbour.</verse>
+    <verse no='5'>A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that  speaketh lies shall not escape.</verse>
+    <verse no='6'>Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is  a friend to him that giveth gifts.</verse>
+    <verse no='7'>All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do  his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are  wanting to him.</verse>
+    <verse no='8'>He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth  understanding shall find good.</verse>
+    <verse no='9'>A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that  speaketh lies shall perish.</verse>
+    <verse no='10'>Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to  have rule over princes.</verse>
+    <verse no='11'>The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his  glory to pass over a transgression.</verse>
+    <verse no='12'>The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour  is as dew upon the grass.</verse>
+    <verse no='13'>A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the  contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.</verse>
+    <verse no='14'>House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a  prudent wife is from the LORD.</verse>
+    <verse no='15'>Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul  shall suffer hunger.</verse>
+    <verse no='16'>He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he  that despiseth his ways shall die.</verse>
+    <verse no='17'>He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and  that which he hath given will he pay him again.</verse>
+    <verse no='18'>Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul  spare for his crying.</verse>
+    <verse no='19'>A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou  deliver him, yet thou must do it again.</verse>
+    <verse no='20'>Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be  wise in thy latter end.</verse>
+    <verse no='21'>There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the  counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.</verse>
+    <verse no='22'>The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is  better than a liar.</verse>
+    <verse no='23'>The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it  shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.</verse>
+    <verse no='24'>A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so  much as bring it to his mouth again.</verse>
+    <verse no='25'>Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one  that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.</verse>
+    <verse no='26'>He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is  a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.</verse>
+    <verse no='27'>Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err  from the words of knowledge.</verse>
+    <verse no='28'>An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the  wicked devoureth iniquity.</verse>
+    <verse no='29'>Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the  back of fools.</verse>
+  </chapter>
+  <chapter no='20'>
+    <verse no='1'>Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is  deceived thereby is not wise.</verse>
+    <verse no='2'>The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso  provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.</verse>
+    <verse no='3'>It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every  fool will be meddling.</verse>
+    <verse no='4'>The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore  shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.</verse>
+    <verse no='5'>Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of  understanding will draw it out.</verse>
+    <verse no='6'>Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a  faithful man who can find?</verse>
+    <verse no='7'>The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are  blessed after him.</verse>
+    <verse no='8'>A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth  away all evil with his eyes.</verse>
+    <verse no='9'>Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my  sin?</verse>
+    <verse no='10'>Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alike  abomination to the LORD.</verse>
+    <verse no='11'>Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be  pure, and whether it be right.</verse>
+    <verse no='12'>The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even  both of them.</verse>
+    <verse no='13'>Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes,  and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.</verse>
+    <verse no='14'>It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is  gone his way, then he boasteth.</verse>
+    <verse no='15'>There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of  knowledge are a precious jewel.</verse>
+    <verse no='16'>Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a  pledge of him for a strange woman.</verse>
+    <verse no='17'>Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth  shall be filled with gravel.</verse>
+    <verse no='18'>Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good  advice make war.</verse>
+    <verse no='19'>He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets:  therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.</verse>
+    <verse no='20'>Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be  put out in obscure darkness.</verse>
+    <verse no='21'>An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but  the end thereof shall not be blessed.</verse>
+    <verse no='22'>Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD,  and he shall save thee.</verse>
+    <verse no='23'>Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false  balance is not good.</verse>
+    <verse no='24'>Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand  his own way?</verse>
+    <verse no='25'>It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy,  and after vows to make enquiry.</verse>
+    <verse no='26'>A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel  over them.</verse>
+    <verse no='27'>The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all  the inward parts of the belly.</verse>
+    <verse no='28'>Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is  upholden by mercy.</verse>
+    <verse no='29'>The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of  old men is the grey head.</verse>
+    <verse no='30'>The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes  the inward parts of the belly.</verse>
+  </chapter>
+  <chapter no='21'>
+    <verse no='1'>The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers  of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.</verse>
+    <verse no='2'>Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD  pondereth the hearts.</verse>
+    <verse no='3'>To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD  than sacrifice.</verse>
+    <verse no='4'>An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the  wicked, is sin.</verse>
+    <verse no='5'>The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but  of every one that is hasty only to want.</verse>
+    <verse no='6'>The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity  tossed to and fro of them that seek death.</verse>
+    <verse no='7'>The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they  refuse to do judgment.</verse>
+    <verse no='8'>The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure,  his work is right.</verse>
+    <verse no='9'>It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with  a brawling woman in a wide house.</verse>
+    <verse no='10'>The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth  no favour in his eyes.</verse>
+    <verse no='11'>When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and  when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.</verse>
+    <verse no='12'>The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the  wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.</verse>
+    <verse no='13'>Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also  shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.</verse>
+    <verse no='14'>A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom  strong wrath.</verse>
+    <verse no='15'>It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall  be to the workers of iniquity.</verse>
+    <verse no='16'>The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall  remain in the congregation of the dead.</verse>
+    <verse no='17'>He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth  wine and oil shall not be rich.</verse>
+    <verse no='18'>The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the  transgressor for the upright.</verse>
+    <verse no='19'>It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a  contentious and an angry woman.</verse>
+    <verse no='20'>There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of  the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.</verse>
+    <verse no='21'>He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth  life, righteousness, and honour.</verse>
+    <verse no='22'>A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down  the strength of the confidence thereof.</verse>
+    <verse no='23'>Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from  troubles.</verse>
+    <verse no='24'>Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud  wrath.</verse>
+    <verse no='25'>The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse  to labour.</verse>
+    <verse no='26'>He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous  giveth and spareth not.</verse>
+    <verse no='27'>The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more,  when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?</verse>
+    <verse no='28'>A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth  speaketh constantly.</verse>
+    <verse no='29'>A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he  directeth his way.</verse>
+    <verse no='30'>There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the  LORD.</verse>
+    <verse no='31'>The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety  is of the LORD.</verse>
+  </chapter>
+  <chapter no='22'>
+    <verse no='1'>A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and  loving favour rather than silver and gold.</verse>
+    <verse no='2'>The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of  them all.</verse>
+    <verse no='3'>A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but  the simple pass on, and are punished.</verse>
+    <verse no='4'>By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour,  and life.</verse>
+    <verse no='5'>Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that  doth keep his soul shall be far from them.</verse>
+    <verse no='6'>Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is  old, he will not depart from it.</verse>
+    <verse no='7'>The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant  to the lender.</verse>
+    <verse no='8'>He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of  his anger shall fail.</verse>
+    <verse no='9'>He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth  of his bread to the poor.</verse>
+    <verse no='10'>Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea,  strife and reproach shall cease.</verse>
+    <verse no='11'>He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips  the king shall be his friend.</verse>
+    <verse no='12'>The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth  the words of the transgressor.</verse>
+    <verse no='13'>The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be  slain in the streets.</verse>
+    <verse no='14'>The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is  abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein.</verse>
+    <verse no='15'>Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of  correction shall drive it far from him.</verse>
+    <verse no='16'>He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he  that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.</verse>
+    <verse no='17'>Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and  apply thine heart unto my knowledge.</verse>
+    <verse no='18'>For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee;  they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.</verse>
+    <verse no='19'>That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee  this day, even to thee.</verse>
+    <verse no='20'>Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and  knowledge,</verse>
+    <verse no='21'>That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of  truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send  unto thee?</verse>
+    <verse no='22'>Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the  afflicted in the gate:</verse>
+    <verse no='23'>For the LORD will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of  those that spoiled them.</verse>
+    <verse no='24'>Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man  thou shalt not go:</verse>
+    <verse no='25'>Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.</verse>
+    <verse no='26'>Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that  are sureties for debts.</verse>
+    <verse no='27'>If thou hast nothing to pay, why should he take away thy bed  from under thee?</verse>
+    <verse no='28'>Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set.</verse>
+    <verse no='29'>Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand  before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.</verse>
+  </chapter>
+  <chapter no='23'>
+    <verse no='1'>When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently  what is before thee:</verse>
+    <verse no='2'>And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to  appetite.</verse>
+    <verse no='3'>Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful  meat.</verse>
+    <verse no='4'>Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.</verse>
+    <verse no='5'>Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches  certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward  heaven.</verse>
+    <verse no='6'>Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither  desire thou his dainty meats:</verse>
+    <verse no='7'>For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink,  saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.</verse>
+    <verse no='8'>The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and  lose thy sweet words.</verse>
+    <verse no='9'>Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the  wisdom of thy words.</verse>
+    <verse no='10'>Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields  of the fatherless:</verse>
+    <verse no='11'>For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause  with thee.</verse>
+    <verse no='12'>Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the  words of knowledge.</verse>
+    <verse no='13'>Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest  him with the rod, he shall not die.</verse>
+    <verse no='14'>Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul  from hell.</verse>
+    <verse no='15'>My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even  mine.</verse>
+    <verse no='16'>Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right  things.</verse>
+    <verse no='17'>Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of  the LORD all the day long.</verse>
+    <verse no='18'>For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not  be cut off.</verse>
+    <verse no='19'>Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the  way.</verse>
+    <verse no='20'>Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh:</verse>
+    <verse no='21'>For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and  drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.</verse>
+    <verse no='22'>Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy  mother when she is old.</verse>
+    <verse no='23'>Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and  instruction, and understanding.</verse>
+    <verse no='24'>The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he  that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.</verse>
+    <verse no='25'>Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bare  thee shall rejoice.</verse>
+    <verse no='26'>My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my  ways.</verse>
+    <verse no='27'>For a whore is a deep ditch; and a strange woman is a narrow  pit.</verse>
+    <verse no='28'>She also lieth in wait as for a prey, and increaseth the  transgressors among men.</verse>
+    <verse no='29'>Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who  hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes?</verse>
+    <verse no='30'>They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed  wine.</verse>
+    <verse no='31'>Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth  his colour in the cup, when it moveth itself aright.</verse>
+    <verse no='32'>At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an  adder.</verse>
+    <verse no='33'>Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall  utter perverse things.</verse>
+    <verse no='34'>Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the  sea, or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast.</verse>
+    <verse no='35'>They have stricken me, shalt thou say, and I was not sick;  they have beaten me, and I felt it not: when shall I awake? I will seek  it yet again.</verse>
+  </chapter>
+  <chapter no='24'>
+    <verse no='1'>Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be  with them.</verse>
+    <verse no='2'>For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of  mischief.</verse>
+    <verse no='3'>Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it  is established:</verse>
+    <verse no='4'>And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all  precious and pleasant riches.</verse>
+    <verse no='5'>A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth  strength.</verse>
+    <verse no='6'>For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in  multitude of counsellors there is safety.</verse>
+    <verse no='7'>Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in  the gate.</verse>
+    <verse no='8'>He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous  person.</verse>
+    <verse no='9'>The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an  abomination to men.</verse>
+    <verse no='10'>If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is  small.</verse>
+    <verse no='11'>If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death,  and those that are ready to be slain;</verse>
+    <verse no='12'>If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that  pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not  he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his  works?</verse>
+    <verse no='13'>My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the  honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste:</verse>
+    <verse no='14'>So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou  hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall  not be cut off.</verse>
+    <verse no='15'>Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the  righteous; spoil not his resting place:</verse>
+    <verse no='16'>For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but  the wicked shall fall into mischief.</verse>
+    <verse no='17'>Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine  heart be glad when he stumbleth:</verse>
+    <verse no='18'>Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away  his wrath from him.</verse>
+    <verse no='19'>Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou  envious at the wicked:</verse>
+    <verse no='20'>For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of  the wicked shall be put out.</verse>
+    <verse no='21'>My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with  them that are given to change:</verse>
+    <verse no='22'>For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the  ruin of them both?</verse>
+    <verse no='23'>These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have  respect of persons in judgment.</verse>
+    <verse no='24'>He that saith unto the wicked, Thou are righteous; him shall  the people curse, nations shall abhor him:</verse>
+    <verse no='25'>But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good  blessing shall come upon them.</verse>
+    <verse no='26'>Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.</verse>
+    <verse no='27'>Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the  field; and afterwards build thine house.</verse>
+    <verse no='28'>Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and  deceive not with thy lips.</verse>
+    <verse no='29'>Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will  render to the man according to his work.</verse>
+    <verse no='30'>I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of  the man void of understanding;</verse>
+    <verse no='31'>And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had  covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.</verse>
+    <verse no='32'>Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and  received instruction.</verse>
+    <verse no='33'>Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of  the hands to sleep:</verse>
+    <verse no='34'>So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy  want as an armed man.</verse>
+  </chapter>
+  <chapter no='25'>
+    <verse no='1'>These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of  Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.</verse>
+    <verse no='2'>It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of  kings is to search out a matter.</verse>
+    <verse no='3'>The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the  heart of kings is unsearchable.</verse>
+    <verse no='4'>Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come  forth a vessel for the finer.</verse>
+    <verse no='5'>Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne  shall be established in righteousness.</verse>
+    <verse no='6'>Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand  not in the place of great men:</verse>
+    <verse no='7'>For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither;  than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince  whom thine eyes have seen.</verse>
+    <verse no='8'>Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to  do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.</verse>
+    <verse no='9'>Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover  not a secret to another:</verse>
+    <verse no='10'>Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy  turn not away.</verse>
+    <verse no='11'>A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of  silver.</verse>
+    <verse no='12'>As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a  wise reprover upon an obedient ear.</verse>
+    <verse no='13'>As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful  messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his  masters.</verse>
+    <verse no='14'>Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and  wind without rain.</verse>
+    <verse no='15'>By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue  breaketh the bone.</verse>
+    <verse no='16'>Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for  thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.</verse>
+    <verse no='17'>Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be  weary of thee, and so hate thee.</verse>
+    <verse no='18'>A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a  maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.</verse>
+    <verse no='19'>Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a  broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.</verse>
+    <verse no='20'>As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as  vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.</verse>
+    <verse no='21'>If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he  be thirsty, give him water to drink:</verse>
+    <verse no='22'>For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the  LORD shall reward thee.</verse>
+    <verse no='23'>The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry  countenance a backbiting tongue.</verse>
+    <verse no='24'>It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than  with a brawling woman and in a wide house.</verse>
+    <verse no='25'>As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far  country.</verse>
+    <verse no='26'>A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a  troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.</verse>
+    <verse no='27'>It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their  own glory is not glory.</verse>
+    <verse no='28'>He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that  is broken down, and without walls.</verse>
+  </chapter>
+  <chapter no='26'>
+    <verse no='1'>As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not  seemly for a fool.</verse>
+    <verse no='2'>As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the  curse causeless shall not come.</verse>
+    <verse no='3'>A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for  the fool's back.</verse>
+    <verse no='4'>Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be  like unto him.</verse>
+    <verse no='5'>Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his  own conceit.</verse>
+    <verse no='6'>He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off  the feet, and drinketh damage.</verse>
+    <verse no='7'>The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the  mouth of fools.</verse>
+    <verse no='8'>As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth  honour to a fool.</verse>
+    <verse no='9'>As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a  parable in the mouths of fools.</verse>
+    <verse no='10'>The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the  fool, and rewardeth transgressors.</verse>
+    <verse no='11'>As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his  folly.</verse>
+    <verse no='12'>Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope  of a fool than of him.</verse>
+    <verse no='13'>The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion  is in the streets.</verse>
+    <verse no='14'>As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful  upon his bed.</verse>
+    <verse no='15'>The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him  to bring it again to his mouth.</verse>
+    <verse no='16'>The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that  can render a reason.</verse>
+    <verse no='17'>He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not  to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.</verse>
+    <verse no='18'>As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,</verse>
+    <verse no='19'>So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am  not I in sport?</verse>
+    <verse no='20'>Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there  is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.</verse>
+    <verse no='21'>As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a  contentious man to kindle strife.</verse>
+    <verse no='22'>The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down  into the innermost parts of the belly.</verse>
+    <verse no='23'>Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered  with silver dross.</verse>
+    <verse no='24'>He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up  deceit within him;</verse>
+    <verse no='25'>When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven  abominations in his heart.</verse>
+    <verse no='26'>Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be  shewed before the whole congregation.</verse>
+    <verse no='27'>Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth  a stone, it will return upon him.</verse>
+    <verse no='28'>A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a  flattering mouth worketh ruin.</verse>
+  </chapter>
+  <chapter no='27'>
+    <verse no='1'>Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a  day may bring forth.</verse>
+    <verse no='2'>Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a  stranger, and not thine own lips.</verse>
+    <verse no='3'>A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath  is heavier than them both.</verse>
+    <verse no='4'>Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to  stand before envy?</verse>
+    <verse no='5'>Open rebuke is better than secret love.</verse>
+    <verse no='6'>Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an  enemy are deceitful.</verse>
+    <verse no='7'>The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul  every bitter thing is sweet.</verse>
+    <verse no='8'>As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that  wandereth from his place.</verse>
+    <verse no='9'>Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the  sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.</verse>
+    <verse no='10'>Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not;  neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: for  better is a neighbour that is near than a brother far off.</verse>
+    <verse no='11'>My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer  him that reproacheth me.</verse>
+    <verse no='12'>A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but  the simple pass on, and are punished.</verse>
+    <verse no='13'>Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a  pledge of him for a strange woman.</verse>
+    <verse no='14'>He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early  in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.</verse>
+    <verse no='15'>A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious  woman are alike.</verse>
+    <verse no='16'>Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of  his right hand, which bewrayeth itself.</verse>
+    <verse no='17'>Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of  his friend.</verse>
+    <verse no='18'>Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so  he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.</verse>
+    <verse no='19'>As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to  man.</verse>
+    <verse no='20'>Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are  never satisfied.</verse>
+    <verse no='21'>As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so  is a man to his praise.</verse>
+    <verse no='22'>Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat  with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him.</verse>
+    <verse no='23'>Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look  well to thy herds.</verse>
+    <verse no='24'>For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to  every generation?</verse>
+    <verse no='25'>The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and  herbs of the mountains are gathered.</verse>
+    <verse no='26'>The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price  of the field.</verse>
+    <verse no='27'>And thou shalt have goats' milk enough for thy food, for the  food of thy household, and for the maintenance for thy maidens.</verse>
+  </chapter>
+  <chapter no='28'>
+    <verse no='1'>The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are  bold as a lion.</verse>
+    <verse no='2'>For the transgression of a land many are the princes  thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof  shall be prolonged.</verse>
+    <verse no='3'>A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain  which leaveth no food.</verse>
+    <verse no='4'>They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as  keep the law contend with them.</verse>
+    <verse no='5'>Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the  LORD understand all things.</verse>
+    <verse no='6'>Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he  that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.</verse>
+    <verse no='7'>Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a  companion of riotous men shameth his father.</verse>
+    <verse no='8'>He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance,  he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.</verse>
+    <verse no='9'>He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his  prayer shall be abomination.</verse>
+    <verse no='10'>Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he  shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good  things in possession.</verse>
+    <verse no='11'>The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that  hath understanding searcheth him out.</verse>
+    <verse no='12'>When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but  when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.</verse>
+    <verse no='13'>He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso  confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.</verse>
+    <verse no='14'>Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth  his heart shall fall into mischief.</verse>
+    <verse no='15'>As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler  over the poor people.</verse>
+    <verse no='16'>The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great  oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.</verse>
+    <verse no='17'>A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall  flee to the pit; let no man stay him.</verse>
+    <verse no='18'>Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is  perverse in his ways shall fall at once.</verse>
+    <verse no='19'>He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he  that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.</verse>
+    <verse no='20'>A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that  maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.</verse>
+    <verse no='21'>To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of  bread that man will transgress.</verse>
+    <verse no='22'>He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth  not that poverty shall come upon him.</verse>
+    <verse no='23'>He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour  than he that flattereth with the tongue.</verse>
+    <verse no='24'>Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no  transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.</verse>
+    <verse no='25'>He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that  putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.</verse>
+    <verse no='26'>He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso  walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.</verse>
+    <verse no='27'>He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that  hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.</verse>
+    <verse no='28'>When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they  perish, the righteous increase.</verse>
+  </chapter>
+  <chapter no='29'>
+    <verse no='1'>He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall  suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.</verse>
+    <verse no='2'>When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but  when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.</verse>
+    <verse no='3'>Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that  keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.</verse>
+    <verse no='4'>The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that  receiveth gifts overthroweth it.</verse>
+    <verse no='5'>A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his  feet.</verse>
+    <verse no='6'>In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but  the righteous doth sing and rejoice.</verse>
+    <verse no='7'>The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the  wicked regardeth not to know it.</verse>
+    <verse no='8'>Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn  away wrath.</verse>
+    <verse no='9'>If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage  or laugh, there is no rest.</verse>
+    <verse no='10'>The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his  soul.</verse>
+    <verse no='11'>A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in  till afterwards.</verse>
+    <verse no='12'>If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.</verse>
+    <verse no='13'>The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD  lighteneth both their eyes.</verse>
+    <verse no='14'>The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall  be established for ever.</verse>
+    <verse no='15'>The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself  bringeth his mother to shame.</verse>
+    <verse no='16'>When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth:  but the righteous shall see their fall.</verse>
+    <verse no='17'>Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall  give delight unto thy soul.</verse>
+    <verse no='18'>Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that  keepeth the law, happy is he.</verse>
+    <verse no='19'>A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he  understand he will not answer.</verse>
+    <verse no='20'>Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more  hope of a fool than of him.</verse>
+    <verse no='21'>He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child  shall have him become his son at the length.</verse>
+    <verse no='22'>An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth  in transgression.</verse>
+    <verse no='23'>A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold  the humble in spirit.</verse>
+    <verse no='24'>Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he  heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.</verse>
+    <verse no='25'>The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his  trust in the LORD shall be safe.</verse>
+    <verse no='26'>Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment  cometh from the LORD.</verse>
+    <verse no='27'>An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is  upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.</verse>
+  </chapter>
+  <chapter no='30'>
+    <verse no='1'>The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, even the prophecy: the  man spake unto Ithiel, even unto Ithiel and Ucal,</verse>
+    <verse no='2'>Surely I am more brutish than any man, and have not the  understanding of a man.</verse>
+    <verse no='3'>I neither learned wisdom, nor have the knowledge of the  holy.</verse>
+    <verse no='4'>Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath  gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment?  who hath established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and  what is his son's name, if thou canst tell?</verse>
+    <verse no='5'>Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put  their trust in him.</verse>
+    <verse no='6'>Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou  be found a liar.</verse>
+    <verse no='7'>Two things have I required of thee; deny me them not before  I die:</verse>
+    <verse no='8'>Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty  nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:</verse>
+    <verse no='9'>Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the LORD? or  lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain.</verse>
+    <verse no='10'>Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee,  and thou be found guilty.</verse>
+    <verse no='11'>There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth  not bless their mother.</verse>
+    <verse no='12'>There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and  yet is not washed from their filthiness.</verse>
+    <verse no='13'>There is a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! and their  eyelids are lifted up.</verse>
+    <verse no='14'>There is a generation, whose teeth are as swords, and their  jaw teeth as knives, to devour the poor from off the earth, and the  needy from among men.</verse>
+    <verse no='15'>The horseleach hath two daughters, crying, Give, give. There  are three things that are never satisfied, yea, four things say not, It  is enough:</verse>
+    <verse no='16'>The grave; and the barren womb; the earth that is not filled  with water; and the fire that saith not, It is enough.</verse>
+    <verse no='17'>The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey  his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young  eagles shall eat it.</verse>
+    <verse no='18'>There be three things which are too wonderful for me, yea,  four which I know not:</verse>
+    <verse no='19'>The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent upon a  rock; the way of a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way of a man  with a maid.</verse>
+    <verse no='20'>Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and  wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness.</verse>
+    <verse no='21'>For three things the earth is disquieted, and for four which  it cannot bear:</verse>
+    <verse no='22'>For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled  with meat;</verse>
+    <verse no='23'>For an odious woman when she is married; and an handmaid  that is heir to her mistress.</verse>
+    <verse no='24'>There be four things which are little upon the earth, but  they are exceeding wise:</verse>
+    <verse no='25'>The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their  meat in the summer;</verse>
+    <verse no='26'>The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses  in the rocks;</verse>
+    <verse no='27'>The locusts have no king, yet go they forth all of them by  bands;</verse>
+    <verse no='28'>The spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in kings'  palaces.</verse>
+    <verse no='29'>There be three things which go well, yea, four are comely in  going:</verse>
+    <verse no='30'>A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away  for any;</verse>
+    <verse no='31'>A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there  is no rising up.</verse>
+    <verse no='32'>If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if  thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.</verse>
+    <verse no='33'>Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the  wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath  bringeth forth strife.</verse>
+  </chapter>
+  <chapter no='31'>
+    <verse no='1'>The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother  taught him.</verse>
+    <verse no='2'>What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the  son of my vows?</verse>
+    <verse no='3'>Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which  destroyeth kings.</verse>
+    <verse no='4'>It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink  wine; nor for princes strong drink:</verse>
+    <verse no='5'>Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the  judgment of any of the afflicted.</verse>
+    <verse no='6'>Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine  unto those that be of heavy hearts.</verse>
+    <verse no='7'>Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his  misery no more.</verse>
+    <verse no='8'>Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are  appointed to destruction.</verse>
+    <verse no='9'>Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of  the poor and needy.</verse>
+    <verse no='10'>Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above  rubies.</verse>
+    <verse no='11'>The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that  he shall have no need of spoil.</verse>
+    <verse no='12'>She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.</verse>
+    <verse no='13'>She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her  hands.</verse>
+    <verse no='14'>She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from  afar.</verse>
+    <verse no='15'>She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to  her household, and a portion to her maidens.</verse>
+    <verse no='16'>She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of  her hands she planteth a vineyard.</verse>
+    <verse no='17'>She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her  arms.</verse>
+    <verse no='18'>She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle  goeth not out by night.</verse>
+    <verse no='19'>She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the  distaff.</verse>
+    <verse no='20'>She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth  forth her hands to the needy.</verse>
+    <verse no='21'>She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her  household are clothed with scarlet.</verse>
+    <verse no='22'>She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is  silk and purple.</verse>
+    <verse no='23'>Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the  elders of the land.</verse>
+    <verse no='24'>She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth  girdles unto the merchant.</verse>
+    <verse no='25'>Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice  in time to come.</verse>
+    <verse no='26'>She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the  law of kindness.</verse>
+    <verse no='27'>She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth  not the bread of idleness.</verse>
+    <verse no='28'>Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband  also, and he praiseth her.</verse>
+    <verse no='29'>Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them  all.</verse>
+    <verse no='30'>Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that  feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.</verse>
+    <verse no='31'>Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works  praise her in the gates.</verse>
+  </chapter>
+</book>